Astronomers Watch a Dormant Neutron Star Reignite After a Decade of Silence

Dec 15, 2025 - 19:00
Astronomers Watch a Dormant Neutron Star Reignite After a Decade of Silence
Astronomers observed a neutron star known as P13 suddenly brighten after years of inactivity. The decade-long study shows how changes in accretion can drive extreme X-ray power, offering new insight into ultraluminous X-ray sources and neutron star physics.